Arrest and Charges
Canada's Peel Regional Police Extortion Task Force has charged 22-year-old Safaldeep Singh, a Punjab-origin man, in connection with two violent incidents in Brampton linked to the organized crime group "For Brothers." Singh was initially arrested by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) during a traffic stop on June 23. Officers recovered a quantity of drugs and a loaded illegal firearm from his possession, leading to firearms and drug-related charges.
Incidents in Brampton
According to Peel Regional Police, a business in Brampton was targeted in a shooting around 2:50 am on April 21. The suspect fled in a silver car, and investigators recovered 14 shell casings from the scene. In a separate incident on May 6 around 8 pm, a man was leaving his residence when an unidentified individual allegedly pointed a firearm at him. The weapon malfunctioned, and the victim escaped unhurt. The suspect fled in a grey car.
Transfer and Further Charges
Working in coordination with Peel Regional Police, EPS transferred Singh to Ontario on June 26. He now faces additional charges of extortion and conspiracy to commit murder. He was denied bail and remains in custody.
Official Statements
Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich of Peel Regional Police stated, "Organised crime operates without regard for jurisdictional boundaries, and our response must be the same. Extortion has a serious impact on victims and communities, and we are committed to addressing this harm through targeted enforcement and strong partnerships across the country."
Staff Sergeant Eric Stewart of the Edmonton Police Service said, "We have been investigating extortion networks and their multi-jurisdictional linkages in Canada for some time now, and we have established a coordinated approach with a focus on effective intelligence collection, sharing, and enforcement action across provinces."
